Axl Rose responds to Dr Pepper's 'Chinese Democracy' offer

wolcott Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 07:42 PM EST

I want my can of Dr. Pepper so bad I can almost taste it, just like the Chinese will be soon tasting the sweet nectar of Democracy. AXL we need you more now than ever!

birdgirl39 Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 01:20 PM EST

It's funny how they've tied in an act that is so old and tired with a soda that tastes like carbonated prune juice. 'Nuff said?

JoeC Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 09:47 AM EST

Good one, Stephanie T! How about these lyrics, set to the tune of Paradise City: 'Take me down to Dr. Pepper City/ Where the taste is good/And the Aftertaste ain't any/Oh won't you please take me hoooooooooooooooome, chug-alug?

To Dtom Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 09:42 AM EST

I think it means the oppostite... if he's going to share his Dr Pepper with Buckethead wouldn't it mean he's going to have a Dr Pepper that he'd only get by releasing the album in '08? Am I misunderstanding something here?

t3hdow Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 08:44 AM EST

HAHA Colin. I often come to that exact realization.

Colin Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 01:04 AM EST

I think there might actually be democracy in China before this album comes out.

Snsetblaze Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 04:45 PM EST

"doctor paper" oops. I meant Dr. Pepper. I should not try to joke anymore.

Snsetblaze Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 04:44 PM EST

I laughed so hard at some of the poster's comments that I choked on my doctor paper and it came out through my nose. (Just kidding. Well not about the laughing part.)

Stephanie T. Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 03:48 PM EST

I'm an Axel,he's an Axel, wouldn't you like to be an Axel too?

Ames Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

Two points: 1. Axl actually spoke intelligibly. Granted, it was probably a press agent, but I assumed he'd just trash a hotel room when he heard about this.
2. Dr. Pepper must be a fun place to work. Who thought of this? And how did they get something so clever past middle management?

EP Sato Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 03:13 PM EST

I too stopped caring about them. But they're one of those bands I keep hoping will make a comeback. But now, the free Dr Pepper initiative makes me really want this album to be released.

Wouldn't Axl like to be a Pepper too?

Dtom Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 02:21 PM EST

Um, I think this is a "no". If Axl is going to share his Dr Pepper (happy, Stacey?) with Buckethead, then he's implying that the album won't be released by the end of 2008. Makes no difference to me, though. I stopped caring about Guns n' Roses about 14 years ago.

SJ Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 02:18 PM EST

Damn. Now I want a Dr Pepper.

Catherine Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 01:24 PM EST

Does anyone care anymore??? But I must admit I like Dr.Pepper humour!

Cara Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 01:15 PM EST

He seems so hilariously bemused! I'm not sure he gets the joke :)

Stephanie T. Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 01:05 PM EST

So Buckheads performances are still going to be on the album eventhough the new guitarist is Bumblefoot?

Stacey Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 12:11 PM EST

OK, if you insist on covering this ridiculousness, at least PLEASE spell Dr Pepper correctly! There is no period after Dr in the proper name of the company.